ICYMI: @governor.pa.gov recently signed an executive order setting much stricter environmental & transparency standards for new data center developments in PA. This article from @spotlightpa.org does a great job detailing what it does and doesn’t do. www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/08...

Bad actors can still skirt Shapiro's new data center rules, but he's betting they won't

The new order isn’t a moratorium, but it does make it much harder for developers to build data centers in PA without following strict standards.

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We're breaking down what real accountability looks like for the Mon Valley. Swipe through, then sign the petition! secure.everyaction.com/LTYaNSNiP0eg...

We are saddened to learn of PA Sen. Franklin L. Kury's passing. He was a great environmental leader who helped pave the way for strong environmental protections in our beautiful state. You can learn about him and the ERA on our webpage: pennfuture.org/Environmenta...

Check out @insideclimatenews.org's feature report on PennFuture's Energy Playbook! Special thanks to @paenvironmentnews.bsky.social's David Hess and PennEnvironment's David Masur for reading the report and commenting. https://loom.ly/U5ddZO4

Pennsylvania Lags Far Behind on Solar. Here’s How It Could Catch Up. - Inside Climate News

Pennsylvania’s legislature could do a lot more to speed up renewable-energy adoption, a new report says.

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Last year, residents submitted "almost 3,000 requests to the city’s 311 line for inlet cleanings" per Inquirer. Have you ever filed a request for a stormwater inlet cleaning? Have you applied for the water department's basement backup protection program? https://loom.ly/yh0ngpo

Philly has 100-year-old stormwater infrastructure and 72,000 easily clogged inlets

Increased rainfall in July and August has overwhelmed some of the city's stormwater drains.

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✅ ENDORSED! The Pennsylvania Sustainable Business Network is right — energy affordability gives PA businesses stability. Sign onto our Energy Affordability Agenda for Pennsylvania! pennfuture.org/The-Energy-A... #Pennsylvania #PAenergy #PAelectricbill

⚡Pennsylvania doesn't have an energy problem—we have a political will problem. Our Playbook offers clear, actionable policy recommendations to get Pennsylvania on the path to a more competitive and sustainable energy economy. Check out this feature in WESA News: https://loom.ly/Y9dfG14

Policy playbook urges Pa. lawmakers look to renewables, not fossil fuels, for energy affordability

PennFuture’s Energy Playbook aims to address the overlapping issues of energy supply and affordability, without relying on fossil fuels.

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Let's keep the momentum going for this bill! Urge your state senator to support the Solar-Ready Warehouse Bill (HB 1260)! You can take action here: loom.ly/ikRMfK4

Check out www.airnow.gov to check your location. It takes ten seconds, and it's the same data the state uses to make these calls. Know the number before you head out the door.

While stormwater runoff is not the only factor influencing color variation in rivers and streams, these recent photos are a great example of how runoff can impact waterways. Have you noticed changes to your rivers and streams after heavy rains?

ReImagine Appalachia, PA State Representative Joe Ciresi, & Piedmont Environmental Council President Christopher Miller to discuss transparency around data center development — this Thursday, August 13th at noon ET via Zoom https://loom.ly/3gUdI5U

Pennsylvanians are seeing soaring electric bills - but don’t let anyone tell you that we don’t have solutions! Tell your state reps to support HB 2184 for ✅ Energy Affordability ✅ Electric grid reliability ✅ Protecting public health Take action: secure.everyaction.com/XUp2CSiDHEij...

Help support PennFuture! From now until 11:59pm, if you make a donation through our Erie Gives profile, The Erie Community Foundation and other generous donors will also match a percentage of your donation, increasing your impact even more! Donate to PennFuture here: https://mtyc.co/l44ifg

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Thank you for considering PennFuture for an ERIE GIVES donation!PennFuture is a member-supported, statewide environmental advocacy nonprofit and watchdog fighting against potential threats to PA's clean air, pure water, and healthy climate.PennFuture advocates for policy...

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One year ago today, an explosion at U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Works killed 2 workers and injured 11 others. Follow along to see what the U.S. Chemical Safety Board said in its final report that was released just yesterday.

Today is Erie Gives Day! PennFuture would love your support for our clean water work in Erie. DONATE HERE: https://mtyc.co/l44ifg The Erie Community Foundation and other generous donors will also match a percentage of your donation, increasing your impact even more! #eriepa #lakeerie

A flood-prone portion of Pittsburgh's Parkway East known as the "Bathtub" will be under construction in the next few months. The "Bathtub" got its nickname because of how often the area floods with water from the Monongahela River. https://loom.ly/3NBbCfE #pittsburgh

Upgrades coming to the Bathtub of the Parkway East

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NEW YORK: “Should this data center project move forward under stronger statewide rules?” TEXAS: “Can the grid handle this data center project?” PENNSYLVANIA: “Wait... what questions about data centers should we be asking?”

Did you miss our PA legislative wrap up discussion yesterday? No worries! We have it up now on our YouTube: https://youtu.be/uaY39UkkHiI #Pennsylvania #PAenergy #PAwater

The Good, The Bad, The Blocked: 2025-26 PA Legislative Recap

PennFuture Media

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🚨URGENT: Stop the Homer City Power Plant from discharging pollutants down our waterways! It requested permit authorization of discharge of up to 6.84 million gallons/day of industrial cooling tower blowdown into Blacklick Creek in Western PA. TAKE ACTION NOW! https://loom.ly/KAu1RsQ

Stop this weak water permit for a fracked-gas power plant!

Deadline to send your comment to the PA DEP is Monday, August 10!

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Our investments demonstrate our priorities. It’s time clean energy rose to the top.

West Hempfield is addressing the lack of specific zoning regulation for data centers through a curative amendment, a process that lets municipalities identify gaps in their zoning rules and correct them within 180 days. Read more at: https://loom.ly/i_tZoh4

In Waynesborough, recovery efforts are just beginning, and residents have been told there are no resources to compensate homeowners for flood damages. We need stormwater solutions now! https://loom.ly/H6AKELM

'Probably up to my thighs:' Waynesboro residents clean up after flooding swamps homes

torrential rain transformed Waynesboro streets into rushing rivers that trapped vehicles, flooded homes and prompted borough officials to declare an emergency.

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📢New Blog! As electricity demand rises across PA, driven in part by energy-hungry data centers, people are calling for these data centers to “Bring Your Own Generation” to ensure that they add new electricity to the electric grid rather than driving up costs for everyone else

It’s time for Beyoncé 🎤…. Wait, we mean BYONCE: Bring Your Own Clean Energy! 🌞 With rising energy demand, policymakers face an important choice for data centers: Invest in low-cost, clean energy or continue relying on costly, polluting fossil fuels. 🧵More on BYONCE-

Have you seen an increase in your electricity bill? Swipe to learn more and how you can help get this pivotal bill that prioritizes affordability, public health, and grid reliability enacted into law today. Take Action NOW: secure.everyaction.com/XUp2CSiDHEij...

PA DEP is creating new, strict methane regulations. What makes this a good move? In the past, PA would adopt federal standards. If the federal government continues to roll back environmental protections, strong state pollution regulations are necessary for ensuring public health.

Because PennFuture’s attorneys are fighting in the courts to uphold our clean air laws, we all have the chance to breathe cleaner air.

📣📣📣 Calling all Western Pennsylvania folks! Have you noticed more rainfall in recent years? Let us know in the comment section! https://loom.ly/cu50D_A

Why Western Pa.’s rainfall is getting more intense — and overwhelming infrastructure

Climate change is driving heavier localized downpours across the region, leaving aging stormwater systems struggling to keep up

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West Rockhill in Bucks County passes a second version of data center rules — the changes were based on PennFuture's data center model ordinance! The ordinance was drafted to establish data center environmental and infrastructure guidelines. https://loom.ly/BEp0HBo #BucksCounty

Join PennFuture and Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania for a casual community meet and greet with Rep. Robert Freeman on Friday, July 24 from 4pm-5pm at Vera Cafe in Easton. RSVP here: https://action.conservationpa.org/a/meet-and-greet-rep-robert-freeman-easton?ms=PF #EastonPA #LehighValley